Hey, time to get off the couch and out of the house. We've stockpiled a list of clubs and adventure operators for you. You don't have to scale the highest peak or plunge into a Class V rapid right away. Take it easy and start slow. Who knows you may get hooked on one of these activities and discover yourself. Who says life is dull?

Listed below are organisations StarWeekend has worked with. If you have suggestions or information on adventure operators, e-mail
weekend@thestar.com.my

Non-profit organisations/groups

Malaysian Nature Society (MNS)
(03) 2287 9422
Fax: (03) 2287 8773
Website:
www.mns.org.my
E-mail:
natsoc@po.jaring.my

The oldest, largest environmental NGO in Malaysia. A great place for initiation into the outdoors. Members pay a nominal annual fee and discover bird-watching, caving, trekking, photography, camping and conservation activities.

Association of Backpackers Malaysia (ABM)
Tel/Fax: (03) 7875 6249/012-358 9249 (Sook Keen)

Membership halted for now, but welcomes guests for trekking and camping.

Rainwalker Tenzing Adventures Sdn Bhd
(03) 2272 3028
Fax: (03) 2260 3028
Website:
www.rainwalker.com.my
E-mail:
checkpoint@rainwalker.com.my

Promotes outdoor adventures to schoolkids and community groups through talks, trekking and camping trips. Also treks to the Himalayas.

TJJ E Adventure
012-291 8883 (Tom)/012-371 3258 (Winnie)
Website:
groups.msn.com/tomsjalanjalan
E-mail:
tom_chan_@hotmail.com

A two-year-old outdoor and conservation group set up by outdoor enthusiasts. Members register online and go trekking, kayaking and more. Free membership.

Commercial operators for trekking, camping etc

Try Adventure
012-916 3485
E-mail:
tryadventure@yahoo.com

Has trips to Belum Forest and G. Tahan. Reasonable rates, knowledgeable guides.

MM Adventure
(03) 4295 9112/012 – 695 1273 (Michael)
Website:
http://mmadventure.com
E-mail:
admin@mmadventure.com

Has outdoor activities like hiking, caving & backpacking to Nepal, India and Thailand.

Utan Bara Adventure Team
(03) 4022 5124
Website:
www.ubat.com.my
E-mail:
info@ubat.com.my

Emphasises jungle survival courses, trekking and camping trips.

High Adventure Travel Sdn Bhd
(03) 7876 1771/7874 5272
Fax: (03) 7876 1760
Website:
highadventuretravel.com.my
E-mail:
hiadvntur@po.jaring.my

Specialises in Endau-Rompin National Park, Taman Negara etc

Camping Holiday (M) Sdn Bhd
(05) 491 5107/019-578 0030
(K.Kaliyannan)/019- 576 1076 (Suresh)
E-mail:
ecotour@tm.net.my

Has interesting & easy nature walks in Cameron Highlands. Guides are passionate naturalists.

TYK Adventure Tours
(088) 720 826/825
Fax: (088) 720 827
Website:
www.mega-ecom.com/thamyaukong
E-mail:
tykadto@tm.net.my

The award-winning company specialises in mountaineering trips to Malaysia’s three highest peaks, jungle survival courses and mountain biking in Sabah.

Royal Mulu Adventure Tours
(085) 790 100
Fax: (085) 790 101
Website:
www.rihgamulu.com
E-mail:
royalmulu@rihgamulu.com

Trips to Gunung Mulu National Park: Pinnacle trek, caves and Gunung Mulu summit.

Seridan Mulu Tour & Travel Services
(085) 414 300
Fax: (085) 416 066
E-mail:
info@seridanmulu.com
Website:
www.seridanmulu.com

Specialises in trips to Gunung Mulu National Park, Kelabit Highlands and customised adventure packages.

Tropical Adventure Tour and Travels,
(085) 419 337
Fax: (085) 414 503

Miri-based outdoor adventure company. Does trips to Gunung Mulu National Park and customised packages.

Rock climbing

Blocx School of Climbing
(03) 2282 5204/016-619 1091
Fax: (03) 2284 5184
Email:
climb@blocx.com

Has basic to advanced rock climbing courses, abseiling near Batu Caves, Selangor. Good emphasis on safety.

Wira Adventure Consultant
(03) 6188 8734/012- 481 2005 (Mustapha)
Website:
wiraconsultant.tripod.com

One of the more established outdoor companies in Malaysia specialising in rock climbing, abseiling and trekking. Operates in Damai Climbing Centre, Batu Caves

Summit Climbing Gym
The Summit Mall,
USJ Subang Jaya, Selangor
(03) 8024 5152

Overcome your fear of heights and get a taste of rock climbing in the indoor climbing gym. Beginner’s class offered.

White-water rafting/kayaking

Tracks Outdoor Sdn Bhd
019-344 3214 (Margy)

Learn whitewater kayaking at Kuala Kubu Baru or opt for rafting trips at Jeram Besu.

Nomad Adventure
(03) 8024 5152

Rafting trips at Sungkai River. Min. six people.

Kesedar Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd
(09) 912 1229/ 019-919 9317 (Rosnun)
Fax: (09) 912 2131

Organises rafting trips on Nenggiri River.

Mountain/road biking

mtb ASIA
Website:
www.mtbasia.com
E-mail:
michael@mtbasia.com

Asia’s mountain biking portal with links to cycling clubs, adventure tales, interesting bike trails, news etc

Pedalphile Cycling Club (PCC)
012-389 7513 (Nabil)
Website:
pcc-cycling.freeservers.com

Set up by cycling buffs who organise riding trips. Passionate about promoting biking to the masses.

Kuala Lumpur Mountain Bike Hash (KLMBH)
Website:
www.bikehash.freeservers.com
E-mail:
speedythedog@yahoo.com

Great and detailed trail introduction.

Dragon & Phoenix Cycling Club
016-663 5052 (Nick Lum)/019-217 0826 (Chris Lai)
Website:
www.dragonphoenix-bikers.8k.com
E-mail:
nick@proenterprise.com.my
or
chrislyv@celcom.net.my

Organises biking outings.

Corporate training/school camps/eco camps

Enviro Concerns Sdn Bhd
(03) 2615 0021
Fax: (03) 2145 6818/2615 0088/012-265 9565/ 012- 265 9564
Website:
www.enviroconcerns.com
E-mail:
info@enviroconcerns.com

Runs a variety of outdoor adventures and camps.

Asian Overland Services Tours and Travel Sdn Bhd
(03) 4252 9100/ 4251 9840
Fax: (03) 4252 9800
Website:
www.asianoverland.com.my
E-mail:
aos@asianoverland.com.my

Does corporate training and experiential learning.

Edu Outdoor Activities Sdn Bhd
013-730 3239
Website:
www.edu-sg.org
E-mail:
info@edu-sg.org

Educational camps for schoolkids, adults and corporate clients.

Windsurfing

SeaSun Water Sports Centre
Port Dickson
(06) 647 0580/019-651 4751/012-638 3424 (Salina/Ghafar)
E-mail:
seasunwatersports@hotmail.com

Learn the basics of windsurfing at reasonable rates with good instructors

LeVillage Seasport Centre
Balok Beach, Kuantan
(09) 544 7900/012-329 1336/019-335 4301
(Leo Leow/Irene)
E-mail:
leoleow@hotmail.com

Perfect beach for sea sports and experienced instructors.

Mangrove kayaking/nature walks

Langkawi Outdoors Sdn Bhd
012 456 4750 (Peter)
Fax: (04) 966 2577

Enjoy an educational mangrove kayaking tour or nature walk guided by passionate naturalists.

Langkawi Canopy Adventure
012-484 8744; 012-470 2442
Fax: (04) 955 4744
E-mail:
juergenzim@yahoo.com
Website:
http://www.emmes.net/index.asp

Experience the unique thrill of air trekking.

Caving

Caving Association of Malaysia
019-388 5688/017-879 4050
E-mail:
admin@cam.org.my
Website:
www.cam.org.my

Introduction to caving sports and trips.

Sailing

Royal Selangor Yacht Club
(03) 3168 6964 (Lily/Khairul)
E-mail:
lily@rsyc.com.my

Get your competent crew and day skipper certificates at affordable rates. Reasonable rates for racing yacht charter.

Sunsail (Langkawi Island)
(04) 966 5869/012-460 5916
Fax: (04) 966 5849
E-mail:
sunsailmalaysia@pd.jaring.my

Take a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) certified course in Langkawi.

Malaysian Yachting Association (MYA)
(03) 3165 6066

Find out where you can sign up for dinghy sailing courses in different states.

Scuba diving

Rainbow Runner
(03) 2141 4587
Fax: (03) 2148 7440
E-mail:
simrr@pd.jaring.my

Also a wholesaler in dive equipment.

Borneo Divers & Sea Sports (KL) Sdn Bhd
(03) 7727 3066/(088) 222 226
E-mail:
bdsskl@po.jaring.my

Conducts trips to mainly P. Mabul and P. Sipadan, off Sabah.

DC Scuba World
(03) 3324 9066
E-mail:
dcscuba@pd.jaring.my

The only Klang-based dive centre

Tropical Dive Adventures
(085) 414 300
Fax: (085) 416 066
E-mail:
info@seridanmulu.com
Website:
www.tropical-dives.com

Diving off Miri.

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